1212 N 42ND STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
MANTUA · PHILADELPHIA County
Key Facts
Description
Full Rehab Opportunity in Mantua | RM-1 Zoning, Cash Only University City adjacency • RM-1 zoning • 3-story masonry end-of-row • Approx. 1,800 sq ft • Vacant 32 years • Cash only • Full rehab or redevelopment opportunity Built in 1915, this solid AirLite-style structure in the Mantua neighborhood offers classic brick character and exceptional potential for investors seeking a creative project near University City and Drexel University. The 3-story layout provides flexibility for multi-unit conversion, long-term rental income, or redevelopment under RM-1 zoning. The compact 0.03-acre parcel supports low-maintenance urban living while maintaining excellent proximity to city amenities—bus stop 0.5 mi, ALDI 1.2 mi, Saunders Park Green 1.0 mi, and Penn Presbyterian 1.2 mi. Sold strictly as-is: Buyer to pay all encumbrances and 100% transfer tax; bring vision and plans to unlock its next chapter. Current and Known liens... Clean Up and Seal Building - $2270.81 L&I Violations CF_2020-002920 $2408.00 Water Lien $3705.10 Property Taxes $7695.25 Current Known Total - $16,071.16 (Please note that these amounts might be subject to change) PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENTERING! THIS IS POTENTIALLY AN UNSAFE BUILDING.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential Income
Sub-Type
Triplex
Structure Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1915
Stories
3
Living Area
1,800 sq ft
Lot Size
0.03 acres
Zoning
RM1
Days on Market
155
MLS® Listing#
PAPH2556138
Property Features
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Sewer
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Schools
- District:
- THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$1,332
Tax year 2025
Assessed Value
$95,200
Parcel Number
062293000
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$29,000
Estimated monthly payment
$772/mo
Principal $116,000 · Est. interest $161,830 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in PHILADELPHIA, PA
- $303,020
- Median Listing Price
- 74
- Median Days on Market
- 1,330
- Median Sq Ft
- $201
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 5,845
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 52% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 60% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Location
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Nearby Schools
Inquiry Charter School
Elementary · 0.1 mi away
Jyk Discovery Charter School
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
Blankenburg Elementary School
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
Philadelphia Learning Academy South High School
Secondary · 0.3 mi away
Es Miller School
School · 0.3 mi away
mosque Quba
School · 0.3 mi away
School of the Future
Secondary · 0.3 mi away
Overbrook School for the Blind
School · 0.3 mi away
Belmont Academy Charter School
School · 0.3 mi away
Creative World Christian Academy
School · 0.3 mi away
Our Mother of Sorrows School
School · 0.5 mi away
Martha Washington School
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
Belmont Charter School
School · 0.6 mi away
Kids Academy
School · 0.6 mi away
Today's Promise Tomorrow's Future
School · 0.7 mi away
Kipp Dubois Collegiate Academy
Secondary · 0.7 mi away
James Rhoads Elementary School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Our Mother of Sorrows/St. Ignatius of Loyola
School · 0.7 mi away
Middle Years Alternative
Secondary · 0.7 mi away
Parkway West High School
Secondary · 0.7 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square - 6103536200